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The Mother Show

Directed by Tom Rubnitz, Tom Koken, & Barbara Lipp1991USA4 mins

Produced by Tom Rubnitz in collaboration with Tom Koken and Barbara LippThe Mother Show is a tribute to mothers everywhere, starring Frieda, the “living” doll. Frieda asks her mother a series of questions, such as “Mom, are there days when you feel not-so-fresh?” and spells out the meaning of the word “mother.” The tape ends with her endearing pronouncement, “Mom, you’re like a mother... to me.”

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Director
Tom Rubnitz, Tom Koken, & Barbara Lipp
Year
1991
Country
USA
Running Time
4 mins
Language
English